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Cleveland County Clean Up Day Set for May 2

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Monday, March 16, 2026

The annual Cleveland County Clean Up will be held Saturday, May 2 across the county from 9 a.m. to Noon, sponsored by the Cleveland County Master Gardeners and County Cultivators in partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful.Three locations will be set up as meeting points.

Candidates for County Judge

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County Republicans Plan Political Forum for County Judge Race

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland Couty Republican Committee has announced it will hold a second political forum on March 19 featuring the runoff candidates for Cleveland County Judge: Jim Houston of the Rye community and Stephen McClellan of New Edinburg.The forum will be held at 6 p.m.

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Woodlawn Addresses Salaries, Storm Damage

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved higher salary indexes for all of its administrators and Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock informed the board that the district could have as much as $80,000 in damages from the recent winter storm.

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CCSB To Consider Construction Manager Prospects on Monday

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

RISON - The Cleveland County School Board is expected to decide on a construction manager to oversee the building of a new gym at the Rison campus in a special meeting this Monday.The board decided during its regular monthly meeting this week to meet at 6 p.m.

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Rison To Conduct Its Own LMI Survey

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts informed the Rison City Council last week that the latest census has the city’s population with less than 50 percent low-to-moderate income (LMI) residents, which in turn makes it difficult for the City of Rison to qualify for a grants to fund a new fire truck and...

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Walker Previews LEARNS Act Changes to CCSB

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

RISON - Rison High School Principal Letitia Walker gave the Cleveland County School Board a preview of some of the changes the school will be making to bring it in compliance with new guidelines that will be implemented under the state’s LEARNS Act.

School Lunches for March 16-20, 2026

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Seasoned black beans, elotes style corn with chili.

Bottom row, left to right: Jeremiah Walls, Kodi Hickerson, Kyrell Newsom, Dalton Phillips, Lilah Tidwell, Rhynlee Carnes. Top row, left to right: Constance Slaughter, Dillon Reed, Lucy Leopard, Forrest Oliver, Lannie Rhodes, Daniel Thang, Logan Prescott, Brielle Caldwell.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: February

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

First Baptist Church Inviting Brothers Fellowship March 29

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

RISON - First Baptist Church will host a Sister to Sister Fellowship, “Inviting Brothers," Sunday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m.The church is located at 302 Mockingbird in Rison. Pastor is Terry W. Reams, Sr. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

4-H🍀 Garden Revived at Woodlawn School 🌱

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4-H🍀 Garden Revived at Woodlawn School 🌱

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn 6th Grade 4-H In-School Garden Revival was a success. “Thank you Master Gardeners and County Cultivators for sending us supplies to help,” said Cleveland County Extension Agent Austin Compton.